movinmargo

I’m not glad to hear about some of your difficulties w/ the Bikram practice; but I at least dont feel alone in feeling that way too.
I often say the same thing to myself, “why am I doing this”? : I can be very sore, tender and stiff, especially the morning after. Thats even after epson salt baths.
I started this yoga in LA 8yrs ago. I did it for a couple of years and then didnt start up again until this past Fall. Back then instructors and others would always say to me, “keep coming”, just “keep coming back”. And even though I could hardly get out of bed the next day I would. Until I didnt anymore.
Last year I finally found some help with some of my back issues. This person addressed immediately my “soaz”? muscle. and he worked on it for a couple of months; and after I finally after years didnt have my back muscle problem. Then this year I started with Bikram again.
What draws me to want to keep going, I don’t know? I do know Bikram(Hot yoga) is not for everyone. This is the first time on this site, and maybe I can learn a bit from Gabrielle. Maybe some adjustments to my practice would be very helpful. I’ve taken a ton of classes in different studios(including Bikrams), naturally always hearing a tidbit from each instructor. I have rarely seen the teachers give attention to students postures.( a little though)
Last week I was at a class and the instructor had said, that he would be outside after class if anyone had any questions. I had never heard a “bikram” instructor say that.
Also, I notice that woman who even practice alot, will be flabby or less than tone around the stomach area; its always perplexing to me. I do know that I have been very conscious lately of really trying to hold my stomach in, but find it very difficult to do that when I am trying to focus on my breath in the midst of a difficult posture for me, and the teacher is saying, “tuck the stomach in”…..and I’m thinking how the heck can I take a breath in and get my stomach in the same time.
I came to this website, thinking maybe I should try some of Gabrielles info. before I give up on Bikram(“hot yoga)
Any suggestions, greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mag